How to pamper a carbon steel blade?

[Dave28210]

What do you guys reccomend for basic care on a carbon steel pocket knife? I know keeping it away from moisture, cleaning it, oiling it.....anything else?

 

[safetyman]

Using it...

 

[IVANKERLEY]

its gonna patina regardless, if ya dont like the thought of that happening then you could polish the blade when it gets funky looking. personally i dont do anything other than a thin layer of mineral oil, let nature take its course
You could try something like ren-wax or mothers carnuba wax to have an extra barrier, lot depends on if ya use them around food
cheers
ivan

 

[Seals]

Renaissance or other high quality wax will keep it bright.It even keeps the fingerprints off.

 

[Dave28210]

I do not really care about looks on this particular one, just function. I know there is a probability of rust if things are not taken care of right....It is going to be a functional user, and I just want to make it last, not preserve it....if that makes sense.

 

[bennyG19]

you can make the patina happen. stick it in a potato overnight, take it out in the morning and polish it a little bit to smooth it out, then just keep it clean and a little oil on it.